[lostbutnotforgot]

Does anyone have any recomendations for quick and easy to eat treats for training rats? I'm thinking Cheerios but I'm not sure Betty likes those much (maybe I'll try the honeynut instead of plain). I'm also thinking of trying clicker training but I don't know if the clicks would scare her. Any suggestions?

 

[kerkam]

maybe banana chips or try the old faithful yoggies - i think lots of people have had sucess with clicker training so its worth a go.....

 

[OnlyOno]

i suppose if you just spend a couple days clicking it to be annoying, they would get used to the sound. and then wait a couple days before you start using the clicks with a purpose, so they start paying attention to when you click it? maybe just click it when they are getting treats so they associate the clicks with yummies. dunno, but let us know how that works, i would love to train my ratties to do some super cute stuff.

 

[Taru]

Got a magazine the other day about rats, and it had a small section on clicker training, if you want I can scan the article in for you...typing it all up would take a loooong time...lol

Emy

 

[Leala]

I'd like to see that because I have no idea what it is haha.

As for treats, you could try something appetizing like small pieces of fruit like chopped up apples. Apples are always nice =).
I give them to my rattie as his fresh fruit and he goes crazy for it, crazier then he goes for yogies so.
I guess it all depends on what your rat likes, honey nut cheerios might not be too bad. Whole grain cheerios have a subtle sweetness to them, that might be a better option.

 

[lostbutnotforgot]

Thanks for all the ideas! And if it is not to much trouble Taru I would love to see that article. If I can manage to train her I will try to put videos up!

 

[Taru]

My sister broke the scanner, but I have a good digital camera, so I will take pictures later today for you guys...do you want the whole article or just the section on clicker training??

Emy

 

[lostbutnotforgot]

The whole article if it's not too big. Is it all on different training methods? Thank you so much!

 

[Taru]

Ok first off sorry for the billion pictures, but this was the best way for the text to be read, also I didn't include any of the pictures, because they wouldn't fit, if possible I'm going to go into my dad's work tomorrow and scan the whole magazine...lol. They are in order, I hope...lol.

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Oh, and if there are pieces missing please let me know I'll try to find them...lol

Emy

 

[Matt]

Can you please Find All the Ladder Training, Potty Training, and the Coming When Called?
I dont think You had the Full Pages. I can wait for a scanner though.

what mag is that out of?

you mind sending a link?

 

[Taru]

Umm the magazine is called "Rats" and it's part of the "Popular Pets Series" I bought it at PetSmart, they had it along with a book on caring for your pet rats. Both are very good. I will try to find a site where you can buy it, but I think they are mostly in pet stores...

Emy